Japan-Singapore-United States Export Controls Seminar, 18 June 2007
 
The Trace Contol Branch of Singapore Customs organised the Japan-Singapore-United States Export Controls Seminar on 18 June 2007 to update the industries of the latest developments to Japan’s and Singapore’s export control systems as well as to enhance awareness of the US’ re-export/ deemed export controls, which has extra-territorial jurisdiction on companies dealing in US- origin strategic goods.

Download the Seminar agenda (PDF 13 kb)
Download the Seminar brochure (PDF 29 kb)

Launch of the Secure Trade Partnership Programme, 25 May 2007

Singapore Customs announced the launched of the Strategic Trade Partnership (STP) programme on 25 May 2007. Mrs Lim Hwee Hwa, Minister of State for Finance and Transport officiated the launch at a ceremony, and presented certificates to the eight pilot companies who have been certified under STP. 

The STP aims to strengthen and safeguard the security of supply chain operations. It is a voluntary certification programme administered by Singapore Customs that encourages companies to adopt robust security practices..

          

Opening Address by DG of Singapore Customs at the 25th Pan Asian E-Commerce Alliance Meeting

This year 2007 marks the 7th Anniversary of the Pan-Asian E-Commerce Alliance. Established in July 2000, the alliance aims to promote and provide secure, trusted, reliable and value-adding IT infrastructure and facilities to enhance seamless trade globally. In his opening address, Mr Teo Eng Cheong, Director-General of Singapore Customs, expressed excitement in Singapore's growth in trade and the success of Singapore's Free Trade Agreements with various major economies around the world. He was confident that PAA is well positioned to take the lead in promoting efficient global trade. He added that TradeXchange®, the first IT project in Singapore to be sealed as a Public Private Partnership would play an integral part of the country's trade infrastructure.

          

Related Links -

Address by Mr Teo Eng Cheong, Director-General Singapore Customs At the 25th Pan Asian E-Commerce Alliance Welcome Dinner, 25th April 2007

Press Release for 25th Pan Asian E-Commerce Alliance Meeting in Singapore (25th-26th of April 2007)

More Anti-Cigarette Smuggling Public Education Efforts Rolled Out

Singapore Customs launched the next series of public education efforts in the form of bus and taxi advertisements in April 2007. The message that buying, selling and smoking of contraband cigarettes is a serious crime has gone to the streets reaching out to the public at large.

Sharing the Singapore Customs' Experience at the Cut Red Tape Seminar

Mrs Lam Meng Choo, Assistant Director-General of Singapore Customs shared the Singapore Customs' experience at the Cut Red Tape Seminar on 17 April 2007. The Cut Red Tape Movement was launched in 2000 to cut the bureaucratic rules and regulations in public agencies. Singapore Customs has in recent years moved towards more innovative and adaptive trade facilitative solutions that cater to the diverse needs of the trade. We have shifted from transaction-based to system-based controls, and from general "one-size-fits-all" schemes to offer customised solutions.

Internal (Export Control) Compliance Programme/Approved Company Scheme on 29 March 07

Singapore Customs conducted a course to help companies set up their Internal (Export Control) Compliance Programme (ICP). The course also explained the Approved Company Scheme (ACS) and application of bulk permits to facilitate export of strategic goods.

Launch of TradeNet E-Learning Module.

Singapore Customs will be rolling out the new Tradenet® Version 4.0 on 1 October 2007. At the same time, we will also be upgrading and refreshing our internal systems through our eCustoms Project. In Tradenet® Version 4.0, Customs and IESGP requirements will be streamlined. The permit structure will be simpler and the number of permit fields reduced.  For a preview of the new version via our e-learning courseware, please click here.

Chemistry Taskforce Outreach Session

Over 90 participants participated in this 2 day Chemistry Taskforce Outreach session organised by Singapore Customs. The overall objective of this inter-agency initiative is to discuss and understand the requirements govenning chemicals and chemical products and the common issues faced by the trade and forwarders dealing in these products.

To download the presentation slides from the agencies, please click here.

Industry Consultations on Singapore's Strategic Goods Control System

To prepare the industry for the implementation of the expanded strategic goods control list for export, transhipment and transit which will take effect on 1 January 2008, Singapore Customs will be conducting a series of consultations. The first outreach and briefing session was conducted in February 2007. The objective is to familiarize the industry with the expanded list and to discuss the regulatory procedures.

Singapore Customs Launches Trade Facilitation Kit

The Trade Facilitation Kit provides an overview of the various facilitation schemes for the trade community. Broadly, the schemes can be categorized as follows - General Facilitation (for general traders), Industry-based Facilitation (for companies with industry specific-needs) and Tailored Facilitation (for individual companies with unique environments). For more information, please click here

Suppy Chain Security Branch Outreach Programme

Outstanding Service Award

Ms Roswati Mustadi, Higher Customs Officer received the Outstanding Service Award from Minister of Transport, Mr Raymond Lim for her impeccable service rendered.